Journal Reviews

Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology

Rhinotillexomania - how bad can nose picking get?

27 February 2020 | | Rhinology / Sinus | digital trauma, empty nose syndrome, nasal septal perforation, nose picking, rhinotillexomania

This is a fascinating first case report of rhinotillexomania associated with empty nose syndrome (ENS). Rhinotillexomania encompasses compulsive, pathological nose picking and is a variant of self-harm. Tranchito and Chhabra describe an elderly patient presenting with longstanding symptoms of nasal...

Closure of septal perforations

27 February 2020 | | Rhinology / Sinus, Rhinoplasty | Nasal mucosa, nasal septal perforation, nasal surgical procedure, acquired nose deformities

This Belgian retrospective observational study looked at the success rate and predictive factors for success when bilateral advancement flaps were used via an external approach. In total, 111 patients were included in the study over a 16-year period. The mean...